The Zawya (Zawiya or Azzawya) port, located about 50km west of Tripoli, handles about 480 vessels a year. The port is running throughout the year 24 hours a day. Berthing is allowed only during daylight.
Operator: Zawya Oil Refining Company.
Port Activity: loading oil products & crude oil.
Communications: VHF: Ch 16 , 22 and 27.
Location: Lat: 32:48 N, Long: 12:42 E.
Max draft: 20M.
Charts: BA 3327, 3353. Admiralty Pilot NP49.
Dock density: 1025.
Max size: approximately 14,000dwt.
Anchorage: anchor 1.5nm off No 1 berth to await the pilot.
Prevailing winds: NW'ly wind during the winter, and N, NE and E'ly throughout the rest of the year.
Berths: 2 x SBM and 1 x CBM.
Services: tugs, medical facilities (Azzawiya Central Hospital), nearest airport: Tripoli International.
